Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Intern

Penn State Lady Lions; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State seeks Research and Development Undergraduate Engineer interns to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department. Students studying Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and/or Physics are encouraged to apply.

You will conduct EM and antenna analyses, modify and test EM propagation and antenna models, implement methods from published works, and contribute as active members of the ARL research staff.

Qualifications

• Sufficient Physics, Mathematics, and /or Engineering course work covering basic electromagnetics, vector calculus, and applications
• Familiarity with Matlab, Python, and XFdtd/CST tools

Responsibilities

• Conduct EM and antenna analyses
• Modify and test EM propagation and antenna models
• Implement various methods from published works for EM propagation and antennas
• Serve as active, hands-on, contributing member of the research staff at ARL

Skills

Physics

Mathematics

Engineering coursework

Education

Undergraduate student in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

XFdtd/CST

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

We are seeking Research and Development Undergraduate Engineer interns to join the Antennas, Computational Electromagnetics, and Propagation Department team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.

Students studying Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and/or Physics are encouraged to apply

You will:

• Conduct EM and antenna analyses
• Modify and test EM propagation and antenna models
• Implement various methods from published works for EM propagation and antennas
• Serve as active, hands-on, contributing members of the research staff at ARL.

Required skills:

• Sufficient Physics, Mathematics, and /or Engineering course work covering basic electromagnetics, vector calculus, and applications
• Familiarity with some of the following tools: Matlab; Python; and XFdtd/CST

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus on naval missions and related areas.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

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